Focusing On The Importance Of Your Feet

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

(NAPSA)—For many, the first step toward better health starts with better foot care. This is especially true for the 20.8 million Americans who have ; “an excellent self-care guide and reference for people with diabetes and their caretakers.” —The Midwest Book Review American Diabetes & Association. Cure * Care * Commitment diabetes, of which 6.2 million have yet to be diagnosed. Keeping feet healthy is an essential part of diabetes self- care. Since diabetes affects the nerves and blood vessels in the feet, a daily care regimen can help prevent such serious medical problems as neuropathy, poorcirculation and other complications that can lead to amputation. To provide practical foot care information, the American Dia- Foot Care People Diabetes Jessie H. Ahroni, PhD, ARNP, CDE, BC-ADM SU BSDieea betes Association has published “101 Tips on Foot Care for People Pte1 Oreo eleAUT Treating Minor Problems Identifying Major Problems Exercise Avoiding Complications and Much, Much More! ($14.95) by Neil M. Scheffler, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA and 2nd Edition with Diabetes, 2nd Edition” Jessie H. Ahroni, Ph.D., ARNP, CDE, BC-ADM. The book provides the neces- sary information for daily care, while recognizing the changes CT If you have diabetes, a daily regimen of practical foot care can help prevent serious medical complications. preventing athlete’s foot, toenail your target range. Check your feet every day. Look at your bare feet for red spots, cuts, swelling andblisters. Be more active. Plan your physical activity program with your health team. e Wash your feet every day. problems, exercising and identifying major problems. “This book is a vital resource for feet, but not between toes. that can lead to serious problems. In an easy-to-read format, the book covers common foot problems, preventative measures, weight and foot problems, changes due to aging, washing the feet, care, wearing the proper shoes and socks, treating minor foot people with diabetes to help save many needless amputations. Espe- cially since the two- to five-year mortality rate is so high following amputation, we wish to also save manylives,” said Dr. Scheffler. Here are a few tips to help you start caring for yourfeet: Work with your health care team to keep your blood glucose in Dry them carefully, especially betweenthetoes. Keep your skin soft and smooth. Rub skin lotion on your Trim your toenails straight across and file the edges with an emery boardor nail file. Wear shoes andsocksatall times. Never walk barefoot. “101 Tips on Foot Care for People with Diabetes”is sold at bookstores nationwide or can be purchased by calling (800) ADAORDER.

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